Community Facilities Service Supervisor

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More detail about the role

To maintain the Facilities services provision as planned and scheduled by the Community Facilities Management Team. To participate in and ensure compliance with the requirements as set down in the National Standards of Cleanliness for the NHS and PLACE assessment actions.

To ensure staff awareness and compliance with the Trust's Health & Safety Policy and local safe systems of work.

To ensure that all reported structural repairs or damage to the fabric of the building within their allocated zonal area, are forwarded to the appropriate department for repair or action. To ensure that reported repairs or damages to equipment, furniture or the fabric of the buildings across sites are forwarded to the appropriate department for action.

To report and record any accident or incident in accordance with departmental/Trust procedures.

To complete Cleanliness Monitoring, rectification sheets as required by the Auditing Monitor and report back as necessary. To oversee patient meal service at inpatient sites, including food ordering, stock rotation, stock takes, meal regeneration, food hygiene records, HACCP checks, temperature monitoring, dietary requirements and food waste control. Ensure food is stored, prepared, regenerated and served in accordance with food safety legislation, trust procedures and manufactures instruction.

This post is subject to performance appraisal and will be reviewed on an annual basis with the post holder. To undertake other duties as requested by your Line Managers appropriate to the grade. To undertake regular personal development reviews (PDR) for staff members.

To lock/unlock the sites as and when required as detailed in the relevant procedure. To respect the privacy and dignity of patients, visitors and staff whilst carrying out duties.

To refer complaints to the Deputy Community Facilities Manager.

To ensure own actions reduce risks to health and safety and to promote a health and safety culture within the workplace. Always work in compliance with rules and working practices. Report all unsafe situations, incidents and accidents as appropriate.

To observe the Trusts infection Control Policy at all times and include hand washing, barrier / terminal cleans and colour coding of cloths, mops and buckets. To maintain effective working relationships.

To foster peoples equality, diversity and rights. To maintain complete confidentiality with regard to staff and patient issues. To arrange staff cover including bank staff and redeploy staff between sites during sickness, annual leave, vacancies and other service pressures. Supervision of the facilities services assistants and, where applicable, facilities services team leaders across the allocated group of community sites.

The post holder is expected to comply with Trust Infection Control Policies and conduct him/herself at all times in such a manner as to minimise the risk of healthcare associated infection.

The post holder will have the responsibility for daily facilities management support across their allocated community sites. Supervisory cover may be required at other community sites as operationally required.

Working Pattern: 33 hours per week, Monday to Friday, typically between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, with flexibility to work until 6:00 pm when required. Occasional ad hoc weekend working may also be required to meet service needs.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Mike Oldfield, Community Facilities Manager on 07527336993, [email protected] OR Kayleigh Bristow, Deputy Community Facilities Manager on 07483444891 [email protected]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.